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3rd Circuit Reviews McIver Assault Indictment, Speech Clause Challenge

6/25/2026

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Rep. LaMonica McIver’s lawyers say the indictment violates the Speech or Debate Clause by criminalizing her ICE oversight visit.
The 3rd Circuit reviews her three-count assault indictment while Attorney Paul Fishman calls it vindictive for opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Justice Department lawyer Mark Coyne says physical force never falls under Speech or Debate protection.
The House rejected a censure resolution and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver’s lawyers say the indictment violates the Speech or Debate Clause by criminalizing her ICE oversight visit.
The 3rd Circuit reviews her three-count assault indictment while Attorney Paul Fishman calls it vindictive for opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Justice Department lawyer Mark Coyne says physical force never falls under Speech or Debate protection.
The House rejected a censure resolution and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation.